This chapter is entitled the "Town of Pacific Plan Commission
Ordinance."
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a Town of Pacific
Plan Commission and set forth its organization, powers and duties
to further the health, safety, welfare and wise use of resources for
the benefit of current and future residents of the Town and affected
neighboring jurisdictions through the adoption and implementation
of comprehensive planning with significant citizen involvement. This
chapter repeals and replaces any previously adopted Town ordinance
as to those matters that are provided for in this chapter.
The Town Board of the Town of Pacific, having been authorized
by town meeting under § 60.10(2)(c), Wis. Stats., to exercise
village powers, hereby exercises village powers under § 60.22(3),
Wis. Stats., and establishes a seven-member Plan Commission under
§§ 61.35 and 62.23, Wis. Stats. A quorum will constitute
four members. The Plan Commission shall be considered the "town planning
agency" under §§ 236.02(13) and 236.45, Wis. Stats.
The Town Board of the Town of Pacific shall set a per diem allowance
for each Plan Commission meeting attended for citizen and Town Board
members of the Plan Commission, as allowed under § 66.0501(2),
Wis. Stats. In addition, the Town Board may reimburse reasonable costs
and expenses, as allowed under § 60.321, Wis. Stats.
All members of the Plan Commission shall faithfully discharge
their official duties to the best of their abilities, as provided
in the oath of office, § 19.01, Wis. Stats., in accordance
with, but not limited to: the provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes
on Public Records, §§ 19.21 through 19.39, Wis. Stats.;
Code of Ethics for Local Government Officials, §§ 19.42,
19.58 and 19.59, Wis. Stats.; Open Meetings, §§ 19.81
through 19.89, Wis. Stats.; Misconduct in Office, § 946.12,
Wis. Stats.; and Private Interest in Public Contracts, § 946.13,
Wis. Stats. Commission members shall further perform their duties
in a fair and rational manner and avoid arbitrary actions.
The Plan Commission, under § 62.23(4), Wis. Stats.,
shall have the power as outlined below:
A. Necessary to enable it to perform its functions and promote Town
planning.
B. To make reports and recommendations relating to the Plan and development
of the Town to the Town Board, other public bodies, citizens, public
utilities and organizations.
C. To recommend to the Town Board programs for public improvements and
the financing of such improvements.
D. To receive from public officials, within a reasonable time, requested
available information required for the Commission to do its work.
E. For itself, its members and employees, in the performance of their
duties, to enter upon land, make examinations and surveys, and place
and maintain necessary monuments and marks thereon. However, entry
shall not be made upon private land, except to the extent that the
private land is held open to the general public, without the permission
of the landowner or tenant. If such permission has been refused, entry
shall be made under the authority of an inspection warrant issued
for cause under § 66.0119, Wis. Stats., or other court-issued
warrant.
F. To employ expert staff pursuant to § 62.23(1), Wis. Stats.,
and to pay for their services and such other expenses as may be necessary,
not to exceed the appropriations and regulations made by the Town
Board.
[Amended 2-18-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-1]